David Amelotti

5 days ago | firstalert4.com | David Amelotti

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The St. Louis city sheriff told city leaders Monday his deputies will continue hospital detail for jail detainees, after previously announcing the service would end. On Monday, Montgomery found himself in the hot seat, as aldermen questioned him on everything from mass firings to pay raises.

1 week ago | firstalert4.com | David Amelotti

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A new controversy is brewing around St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery, who is under increasing scrutiny after announcing that his office will no longer transport detainees to hospitals — a duty it has handled for decades. The sheriff blamed budget constraints, but critics, including city leaders and his predecessor, argue the move is politically motivated and dangerous.

1 week ago | firstalert4.com | David Amelotti

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The St. Louis Sheriff’s Office is requesting signatures to cut down on gossip. In the last 24 hours, all deputies received a new professional conduct policy. The new policy prohibits speaking negatively about co-workers, spreading rumors, and sharing private information via email or social media. Sources familiar with the situation told First Alert 4 deputies are not wanting to sign the document.

2 weeks ago | firstalert4.com | David Amelotti

ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4) - Eddie Kirksey still finds himself looking across the street, expecting to see his longtime neighbor, Larry Patrick, sitting on the porch, waving like he always did. But after Friday’s deadly tornado tore through north St. Louis, that porch—and Patrick—are gone. “He was very friendly, and he knew everyone in the neighborhood,” Kirksey shared. “He had been here 60 years.”Patrick’s home collapsed during the tornado.

2 weeks ago | firstalert4.com | David Amelotti

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley toured some of the hardest-hit areas of north St. Louis City on Monday, getting his first look at the extensive damage left by Friday’s deadly tornadoes and severe storms. As residents begin the long process of recovery, many are asking a pressing question: Where is FEMA? Following his tour, Hawley addressed the media and said he is in communication with Gov. Mike Kehoe, who is leading the state’s emergency response efforts.